REA -- What Did you Get?

[Rhotchkiss]

In my opinion, it was an amazing auction. I like the old and the rare, and there was plenty of that. I thought prices were very healthy, especially in T206-world, and with Cobbs and Wagners. Here is my haul. How did you do?

[sportscardpete]

WOW. What a haul - congratulations. I was the underbidder on the nadja and I think you got a wonderful card.

Here is mine:

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[darwinbulldog]

First one of these I've owned

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Very surprised to get the lot of 10 OJ's

[cracker_jack]

Ended up with this one

[x2drich2000]

My only pickup, #45 toward the set.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

That is a pretty 1.5, congrats!

[the-illini]

More than I wanted to pay for an A, but its very clean appearance-wise and I needed to cross this one off my list and Ruth isn't getting any cheaper. Happy to make this #50 in my M101-6 set...

[Bicem]

Huge card, congrats Chris

[h2oya311]

Congrats Chris! Beautiful Ruth and quite the accomplishment to get to #50!

I’ve been slowly building up my pre-war stamps collection. I made a huge dent with the large lot of 1914 Piedmont Stamps! I paid exactly what I had budgeted for them, so I’m thrilled.

I wish my negro league consignments had done better. Some people got some great deals...or perhaps the market is really just that soft for negro league material. I doubt the same guys who were spending big on negro league items have now shifted to T206! Although it feels that way after seeing the closing prices.

[btcarfagno]

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.

[shammus]

Added a tougher Wagner....

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[BLongley]

My first Cobb Green (wish I had started buying these years ago). And Iron Man to go with my T206 HOFs collection.

[rainier2004]

Wow, that's great Chris. That is such a great card...

Congrats to all, I was skunked.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

My first foray into the world of cards (for my personal collection) in a very long time.

These are two of my favorite images ever produced on a card, and two of my favorite pre-war players. Really nice eye appeal on them, though the creases on the Cobb it could be a bit of a technical overgrade.

Scarcity-wise, tough to argue with an iconic Cobb card that is likely one of 10-15 that exist...maybe far less than that even. These no-offer backs are just so tough.

i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

[shammus]

Did anyone happen to win lot #2642, a small group of seven e104s? I could use one or two of the cards if the winner was in a sharing mood

Thanks!

[becollie]

I am usually not one to post on these sort of threads but super excited to pick up the Betz Cabinet card ... as a die hard Orioles fan this is certainly a fun one to add to the collection.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

Congrats Chris! Beautiful Ruth and quite the accomplishment to get to #50!

I’ve been slowly building up my pre-war stamps collection. I made a huge dent with the large lot of 1914 Piedmont Stamps! I paid exactly what I had budgeted for them, so I’m thrilled.

I wish my negro league consignments had done better. Some people got some great deals...or perhaps the market is really just that soft for negro league material. I doubt the same guys who were spending big on negro league items have now shifted to T206! Although it feels that way after seeing the closing prices.

Yes, Derek... the prices were a bit soft. I picked up a few items of yours and a few other but let some pieces go that were exceptional bargains as I just do not have unlimited funds! The ones that "hurt" are not placing an initial bid on the Detroit Stars photo and not making one more bid on the DiHigo Matanzas photo.

Did get the Irvin El Indio, Wreckers photo, Poinciana Cabinet, Torriente photo and the small Charleston photo (which I do not think was yours).

The Newark Eagles Team Photo with Irvin / Suttles / Day / Wells went for 3X what I recall it going for in the past (Hake's?). I thought that the Santurce Cangrejeros went cheap, I thought as did the Rube Foster program.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

i was watching the cobb all weekend and think it is one of the best buys of the auction. having seen other T3s from that find on display at REA's table, the colors are amazing. i think you will be stunned (and happy). what a great price for that card, given the crazy hard back.

Thank you for that. I am thinking that maybe the "snow" on the card may have kept the price down a bit, but beggars cannot be choosers for a card as rare as this one. I am just amazed by the corners. T3's almost invariably have worn corners and this one (and the Waddell as well) has such great corners. And there is no possible way I could have gone after the prior Cobb from this find that went for almost four times what this one went for (graded SGC 60 and has the same "snow" as the one I won).

[Cooper1927]

Two more E103’s




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[mybuddyinc]

Was just watching it ............


............ BL Collins ...............

[canjond]

I was going hard for the D350-1 Ruth... always a card I wanted for my collection, but alas, I lost it with 2 minutes to go so ended up the bridesmaid. I was able to pick this up, however.

[btcarfagno]

Any idea why the 1962 Topps set went for $45,000?? Seems fairly high grade but more than half of it isn't. Not sure I understand that one.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

Yes, Derek... the prices were a bit soft. I picked up a few items of yours and a few other but let some pieces go that were exceptional bargains as I just do not have unlimited funds! The ones that "hurt" are not placing an initial bid on the Detroit Stars photo and not making one more bid on the DiHigo Matanzas photo.

Did get the Irvin El Indio, Wreckers photo, Poinciana Cabinet, Torriente photo and the small Charleston photo (which I do not think was yours).

The Newark Eagles Team Photo with Irvin / Suttles / Day / Wells went for 3X what I recall it going for in the past (Hake's?). I thought that the Santurce Cangrejeros went cheap, I thought as did the Rube Foster program.

Thanks Al! Glad to see that many of these awesome items stayed "in the Net54 family". And I'm glad to see that my Betz Studio Cabinet stuck around as well....lots more selling this time around than buying (for me). Might be lots more to come as I trim down my collection a bit.

BTW, I think the Torriente team photo is the coolest item I've ever owned. You'll be floored at how clear the image is when you get it in hand!

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Any idea why the 1962 Topps set went for $45,000?? Seems fairly high grade but more than half of it isn't. Not sure I understand that one.

I was shocked when I saw that price also....most of the "key" cards are midgrade at best. However, about half the set is described as being in NM-MT to MINT shape....if half the cards NM-MT to MINT slab as PSA 9s and average $300 each, the buyer will have at least broken even. Based on the description, seems like the "estimate" may have been a tad low.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

I was shocked when I saw that price also....most of the "key" cards are midgrade at best. However, about half the set is described as being in NM-MT to MINT shape....if half the cards NM-MT to MINT slab as PSA 9s and average $300 each, the buyer will have at least broken even. Based on the description, seems like the "estimate" may have been a tad low.

Of the 50 "keys" that they gave the eyeball grading test, only four are said to be "mint". Maybe one of them is low pop? Looks like at least two people saw something though...

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by mybuddyinc

Was just watching it ............


............ BL Collins ...............

I wanted this, but not as bad as the high bidder. Sick card, sicker hammer price.

[brian1961]

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[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

Thanks Al! Glad to see that many of these awesome items stayed "in the Net54 family". And I'm glad to see that my Betz Studio Cabinet stuck around as well....lots more selling this time around than buying (for me). Might be lots more to come as I trim down my collection a bit.

BTW, I think the Torriente team photo is the coolest item I've ever owned. You'll be floored at how clear the image is when you get it in hand!

That Torriente photo is going to look great in my collection! The image looks amazing! Just as excited about some of the other stuff as I have not had anything of Taylor or Donaldson....

[mechanicalman]

Great stuff guys.

Tom - that T3 is awesome. Those colors just pop.

Jon - that poster is super cool. That would be on my wall in the most prominent position in my house if I had one.

[vansaad]

I was very pleased to pick this one up. Wish I could have grabbed another BB or two, but the prices have accelerated. Good for me as an owner of a high grade portrait, but kinda deflating for my chances of putting together a set of these.

[wolf441]

Happy to add this modest piece to my collection.

[Michael Peich]

Murnane has been an elusive card for me and leaves 21 more cards for me to complete the T204 set. Ditto with McCreery who now makes it 59/75 for T211s.

Chris--I knew you'd chase Ruth hard. Congratulations on a great pick-up! You're going to have to sell lots-o'-cards in Cleveland. Ha-ha-ha!

Cheers,
Mike

[Exhibitman]

Very nice haul, folks. I watched prices on everything that interested me soar out of reach, except for this:



Couldn't resist this printing freak.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

You guys did tremendous! Love the Cobb T3! And Jon the goudey poster is sweeeeet! The E92 Wagner looks way better than a 1.5. And Chris that Ruth is big baller!

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Sweet panorama. And boy, weren't those the best words in the English language last night, "This lot is now closed."

[scooter729]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

Would love to know who I battled with over the 1912 Red Sox World Champs panorama. Went down to the wire but I'd been bested with my other bids so wasn't about to let it go. Kudos to REA for the very reasonable $30 shipping fee.

Congrats on getting that panorama - I wasn't battling you as I have one myself already, but wanted to say that you'll be thrilled. It presents super nice on the wall - you won't be disappointed!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Scott did you buy the one at REA in 2006?

[ullmandds]

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.

[ejharrington]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.

I'm not, another copy went for $38k in Heritage last year.

Unfortunately, much too rich for my budget. I love that photo.

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Im a little shocked how high the bar photo of ruth sold for.

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

[Piratedogcardshows]

Only thing I got was outbid at 11:50 something pm. All the auctions lately have been missing Red Borders. Where have they all gone?

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

In my opinion, it was an amazing auction. I like the old and the rare, and there was plenty of that. I thought prices were very healthy, especially in T206-world, and with Cobbs and Wagners. Here is my haul. How did you do?

Nice haul Ryan. I was in on the CB Matty but decided to hold off. Great pick ups. Congrats!

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features...507-story.html

[Brian Van Horn]

I held off of the auction and today picked up something Pittsburghers can relate to (OT):

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by RedsFan1941

especially since the Ralph Nader of the hobby said there’s one of those in every auction these days.

Yeah, I see your point. My apologies.


https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=51010

https://goldinauctions.com/Finest_Kn...-LOT37048.aspx

[Shankweather]

Nothing! Because I completely forgot to bid. Really wanted that Mayo's Cut Plug Pfeffer...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Nothing for the 7th straight year. The cards I want inevitably seem to go for significantly more than I want to pay, even when (I think anyhow) I'm willing to pay strong.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Nothing for the 7th straight year. The cards I want inevitably seem to go for significantly more than I want to pay, even when (I think anyhow) I'm willing to pay strong.

LOL you'd fit right in on the BST.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by calvindog

LOL you'd fit right in on the BST.

LOL but au contraire, I have bought quite a few cards from Board members, and none were discounted by any means. In REA though the cards seem to go into orbit.